Locking in a Grand Final venue removes the last vestiges of unique A-Leagues charm for a quick buck.

Australian football was sleepwalking. Now it’s wide awake, and ushering in a new golden generation.

Australia is no more passionate than any other country at the World Cup. It’s time to stop cowering behind the myth of “Aussie DNA.”

Amidst a lethargic campaign, Graham Arnold showed conviction and character when it mattered most, and deserves his dues for it.